David Allen Stensland

December 27, 1950 - November 4, 2020

Visitation: A public lunch and Celebration of Twiggy’s Life will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 19 at Marsha and Twiggy’s home.  

Service: A private family/extended family memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 19 at 10:30 a.m.  at Our Saviors Lutheran Church (2065 Birch Ave. Inwood, IA).   

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David Allen “Twiggy” Stensland 69, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Sanford USD Medical Center.  A private family/extended family memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 19 at 10:30 a.m.  at Our Saviors Lutheran Church (2065 Birch Ave. Inwood, IA).  A link to the livestream of the service can be found at www.andersonandsonsfh.com  .  A public lunch and Celebration of Twiggy’s Life will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Marsha and Twiggy’s home.

     David was born on December 27, 1950 to Orville and Lois (McCormick) Stensland in Canton, SD. He graduated from West Lyon High School in 1969.  He was a member of the South Dakota Army National Guard from 1970-1976.   He married Marsha Simunek on October 23, 1987 in Canton, SD.  David worked in motorcycle and automobile sales his entire life.

        David, “Twiggy”, enjoyed talking with people, telling stories, jokes, making people smile and laugh, shooting pool and going to their trailer in Platte for weekends with family and friends.  David was a founding member of the “Klondike Racing Team” and grew up riding and racing in many local races including racing at the Sturgis Rally. In his later years, he would enjoy being a spectator at races including his annual pilgrimages to Davenport, IA for the Senior Races and Springfield, IL for mile track races.  He was a member of the American Motorcycle Club, several local motorcycle clubs, Our Saviors’ Lutheran Church and a former member of the American Legion.

           David is survived by his wife of 33 years, Marsha; daughter, Jamie (Cory) Leonard, Welsh, LA; son, Chad (Marastella) Mercer, Centennial, CO; and Tami Schimnoski, Minneapolis, MN; 6 grandchildren: Tyler (Casey) Leonard, Cory Wayne “CJ” Leonard Jr., Zachary Leonard, Chloe Leonard, Madison Schimnoski, and Henrik Schimnoski;  2 great-grandchildren, Havoc and Axel Leonard; brother, Denny (Janet) Stensland, Larchwood, IA; sisters, Jan Stensland, Wheatridge, CO; Gayle Severson, West Liberty, IA; Jean (Mike) Gerritson, Ankeny, IA; Linda (Marty) Doherty, Sioux Falls, SD; father-in-law Harold Simunek, Inwood, IA; sisters-in-law Elaine Niebuhr and Sandra Roseland, Canton, SD; and brothers-in-law Roger (Amy) Simunek, Canton, SD; and Jerry (Deb) Simunek, Worthing, SD; along with a host of extended relatives,  friends, and his loving family at Fellowship Village .    He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson Patrick Leonard; mother-in-law Myva Simunek and brother-in-law Larry Niebuhr.

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  1. Cheryl Monen on November 6, 2020 said:

    Dear Marsha, So sorry you have to go thru this pain. Love you, girl friend !

  2. Nina & JB Brown on November 7, 2020 said:

    I was deeply saddened to hear of Twiggy’s passing. I have many fond memories of him over many years. He was always ready to laugh. He was truly one of the funniest people I have ever known & one of the best joke tellers bar none. He will truly be missed by so many. My deepest sympathies to your family.

  3. Anne Rosgaard (CNA at Fellowship Village) on November 7, 2020 said:

    Marsha,
    It was so sad to hear of David’s passing. My sympathies to you and your family. He was a great guy and always made me laugh. I will miss David at the nursing home and also seeing you. Praying that God will bring you comfort.

  4. Evie Wieczorek on November 7, 2020 said:

    Marsha, My niece in law had work at the nursing home and liked the notes that you left Dave. It sounds liked their was alot of love . Nobody is ever ready to loose the one you love one. we are glad that you have your family close by.

  5. virgil stensland on November 8, 2020 said:

    So sorry to hear of David’s passing. I remember all the times we road motorcycles together.

  6. Janel (Short) Kaltenbach on November 9, 2020 said:

    I am sorry for your loss Marsha. I will always remember Twiggy’s smile and kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  7. Craig and Pat Dittberner on November 10, 2020 said:

    Marsha and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Patty and Craig Dittberner

  8. Dave Eiesland on November 10, 2020 said:

    Marsha and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. David’s dad and mine were the best of friends so I spent many times as a kid over at the Stensland house and David was always a lot of fun. It might have been the tunnels in hay in the barn, or riding on something they had made with a motor, tires and a steering wheel, but it was always fun and a lot of laughs. May your memories and the peace that our Lord offers to us help you through this time.

  9. Anna Mundt on November 11, 2020 said:

    Marsha,
    So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Anna Mundt

  10. Dan, Kathy, Eddie, Connie, Pennie and Joe Deubler on November 11, 2020 said:

    So sorry for your loss Marsha. We have great lifetime memories of Twiggy. Will always remember his beautiful disposition and smile! He was so caring and helpful to everyone. He has no enemies for sure! Our entire family will always remember Twiggy! Keeping you in our prayers! 😇

  11. Janet Short on November 12, 2020 said:

    My sympathy to all the family and friends. Marsha my thoughts are with you and sending prayers for brighter days with sweet memories.
    Janet Short

  12. Nancy Veenis on November 18, 2020 said:

    I am so sorry to hear about Twiggy, he was a special guy who always me laugh. Prayers to you and your family

  13. Cook Plucker on November 27, 2020 said:

    So sorry for your lose. Didn’t know David personally but have heard from others what a great guy he was. These holidays will be hard for you, but with God’s grace and peace you will get through. I’m thankful you have family close, as I did, to help.

  14. Laurie on June 17, 2021 said:

    Marsha ~ I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending up lots of prayers for you during this difficult time.